Speech and Language Therapist - Connect Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- Grade E/F: £22,160 - £27,420 (depending on grade, skills & experience, Grade to be agreed on appointment)
A creative, flexible and skilled Speech and Language Therapist is required to support children across our 8 successful primary schools in Plymouth and Torbay.
Preferred start date: 1st September 2023
Full time preferred, although part-time considered.
A brief context of Connect Academy Trust
Connect is an ambitious and growing Trust of 8 large, creative and happy primary schools in Plymouth and Torbay. We educate 3500 children from 2-11 with 550 skilled and flexible staff. Connect is an inclusive and values-based family of schools, formed in 2016. We also operate 3 specialist support centres, integrated into our schools, for children with a developmental language disorder, deafness and autism. We have recently developed the UK’s first Ocean Conservation Curriculum, as we believe it is essential that all children understand the vital importance of the ocean, as an integral part of climate change, sustainability and our future. For more information about our schools, values and structure, please see our website.
Key Requirements & Duties
- To support children with a speech, language and communication needs across our Trust schools
- Manage and prioritise caseloads according to children’s needs
- Provide clinical care including assessment, diagnosis and interventions
- Work closely with the teaching teams in each school to ensure timely support and training is in place
- Ideally, a successful career as a Speech and Language Therapist/Assistant or similar, with high expectations and a proven track record of improving speech and language for children of all abilities.
- A SaLT degree (approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists) and a minimum of 1 year’s experience as a SaLT/assistant and/or working under a senior SaLT
- A good knowledge of SEND and a commitment to inclusive education for children of all abilities and backgrounds
- A commitment to learn from, share and develop excellent practice across the Trust, to improve children’s life chances and global awareness.
Why join us?
- Work with great children, parents, staff and leaders in a friendly, growing, successful and values-based Trust
- Receive a range of training and support as part of our Professional Learning Community
- Competitive, term-time only salary, with a benefits package and travel costs between schools paid.
- Full support/challenge from staff and Trust leaders
Connect is fully committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS criminal check and online checks will be used.
Please email admin@connectacademytrust.co.uk for a full application pack and to arrange an informal conversation with the CEO, Stuart Bellworthy. The post will be school based, with office space available in Plymouth and Torbay.
Please apply by midday on the closing date.
Interview Date: June.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationPlymouthTorbayDevon
- Work Postcode
- Reference
AC1978
- Occupational GroupSocial Care & HealthEducation Support
- Salary Details
Grade E/F: £22,160 - £27,420 (depending on grade, skills & experience, Grade to be agreed on appointment)
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull TimePart Time
- Hours
Full time preferred, although part-time considered (term time) 39 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
18/06/2023
- DBS Check Required
Yes